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Court clears former Thai PM in royal insult case

Court clears former Thai PM in royal insult case

A Thai court has acquitted ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra of insulting the monarchy, the first in a series of key verdicts facing his powerful political dynasty.

Pakistan resumes rescue operations in flood-hit areas

Pakistan resumes rescue operations in flood-hit areas

Pakistan resumes rescue operations in flood-hit areas

Pakistan resumes rescue operations in flood-hit areas

Rescue and relief teams have returned to their posts in flood-hit northwest Pakistan after more heavy rain forced them to take shelter.

Magnificent Australia edge out China to rule Asia again

Magnificent Australia edge out China to rule Asia again

Magnificent Australia edge out China to rule Asia again

Magnificent Australia edge out China to rule Asia again

Australia survived a frantic finish in which China missed a game-winning shot to lift the Asia Cup for the third time in a row with a 90-89 victory in Jeddah.

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Dozens injured after quake strikes Sulawesi, Indonesia

Dozens injured after quake strikes Sulawesi, Indonesia

The Indonesian island of Sulawesi that sits on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, has been hit by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake, injuring about 30 people.

More than 300 people dead in Pakistan after floods

More than 300 people dead in Pakistan after floods

Hundreds have been killed in the deadliest downpour of the monsoon season in Pakistan's northwest, with the search on for more missing people.

'Sorrow everywhere': Pakistan floods kill hundreds

'Sorrow everywhere': Pakistan floods kill hundreds

The death toll from heavy rain in Pakistan has jumped to over 200 after rescuers recovered dozens more bodies from homes destroyed by floods and landslides.

N Korea threatens reprisals against S Korea-US drills

N Korea threatens reprisals against S Korea-US drills

North Korea says its military has an "absolute mission" to defend national security against the large-scale 11-day drills by South Korea and the United States.

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Modi to visit China for first time in seven years

Modi to visit China for first time in seven years

Modi to visit China for first time in seven years

Modi to visit China for first time in seven years

Donald Trump's unpredictability appears to have helped China and India overcome their niggles, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi planning a visit.

Bangladesh to go to the polls in February

Bangladesh to go to the polls in February

Bangladesh to go to the polls in February

Bangladesh to go to the polls in February

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has flagged a February election, as his country stands at a crossroads amid bickering political parties.

Harris puts gold stamp on Australia's swim world titles

Harris puts gold stamp on Australia's swim world titles

Harris puts gold stamp on Australia's swim world titles

Harris puts gold stamp on Australia's swim world titles

Meg Harris has won the women's 50m freestyle as Australia finished the swimming world titles in second spot on the medal table behind the United States.

Bangkok protests demand resignation of suspended PM

Bangkok protests demand resignation of suspended PM

Bangkok protests demand resignation of suspended PM

Bangkok protests demand resignation of suspended PM

Protesters have rallied in Bangkok to demand the resignation of court-suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Swim ace McEvoy hits fresh heights with world title

Swim ace McEvoy hits fresh heights with world title

Swim ace McEvoy hits fresh heights with world title

Swim ace McEvoy hits fresh heights with world title

Australian swimmers Cam McEvoy and Kaylee McKeown have won gold medals at the world titles in Singapore.

Tired O'Callaghan upset in women's 100m freestyle final

Tired O'Callaghan upset in women's 100m freestyle final

Tired O'Callaghan upset in women's 100m freestyle final

Tired O'Callaghan upset in women's 100m freestyle final

Australia have been forced to settle for silver and bronze on an action-packed night of swimming on day six at the world championships in Singapore.

Australia's Chalmers takes freestyle bronze at worlds

Australia's Chalmers takes freestyle bronze at worlds

Australia's Chalmers takes freestyle bronze at worlds

Australia's Chalmers takes freestyle bronze at worlds

Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers has claimed the bronze medal in the men's 100m freestyle at the world championships in Singapore.

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Swim ace O'Callaghan's golden touch continues at worlds

Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has won the women's 200m freestyle world title while a newcomer on the Dolphins team claimed an unexpected bronze in Singapore.

Swim ace McKeown shrugs off shoulder injury to win gold

Just weeks after dislocating a shoulder, Australian swim star Kaylee McKeown has won gold at the world titles.

Thailand-Cambodia truce holds as villagers return home

Calm is returning to the Thailand-Cambodia border and people are going home after fleeing days of fighting as both sides abide by a ceasefire.

Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after five-day battle

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire to end border clashes that have killed at least 38 people, mostly civilians.

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Bronze for Australia as US strike gold at worlds

A bronze medal was a good result for Australia on day two of the world swimming championships, but there could be gold on the horizon.

Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after days of battle

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire following days of deadly border clashes, Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim says.

It's mind boggling: Ian Thorpe blown away by upset win

Australia have enjoyed a golden first night at the 2025 world championships in Singapore, with the men and women's 4x100m freestyle teams producing upset wins.

Double golden joy as Australia triumph at world champs

Australia's men's and women's 4x100m relay teams have won gold at the swimming world championships in Singapore, while Sam Short took 400m freestyle silver.

Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call

Attacks have been reported around border areas of Thailand and Cambodia despite US President Donald Trump's intervention and calls for a ceasefire.

Jeju Air jet 'still had working engine' when it crashed

A South Korean jet's right engine still had enough power for flight when it crashed during an emergency landing, killing 179 people, investigators say.

Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly MPs

Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their MPs from the opposition Nationalist Party in a recall election.

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